E500 - E500 A Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH under trademark license of Siemens AG. As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing the trademark 'Siemens' will exclusively use the trademark 'Gigaset'. © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2010 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. www.gigaset.com GIGASET. INSPIRING CONVERSATION.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / introduction.fm / Gigaset E500/E500A – Your reliable companion Gigaset E500/E500A – Your reliable companion This phone has the benefits of an ergonomic design, easy-to-use keys and a clear display with large font. It is also impressively robust and has first-class sound quality in handsfree mode as well as a long operating time. In Eco Mode your Gigaset is radiation-free while in idle status – and it saves energy.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / overview.fm / 21.07.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / overview.fm / 21.07.2010 Overview of Gigaset E500A base Overview of Gigaset E500A base You can use the keys on the base to operate the integrated answering machine (Gigaset E500A only), search for handsets ("paging" ¢ page 57) and register handsets to the base ¢ page 56.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / overview.fm / 21.07.2010 Overview of Gigaset E500 base Answering machine keys ö On/off key: activate and deactivate answering machine. ó Playback/Stop key: play back messages from the answering machine or cancel playback. ô Forward key: skip to next message. ò Back key: skip to beginning of the current or the previous message. õ Delete key: delete the current message during message playback or all old messages in idle status.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / Symbols_Keys.fm / Icons and keys Icons and keys Understanding the display icons The display depends on the phone's settings and operating status.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / Symbols_Keys.fm / 21.07.2010 Icons and keys Other display icons Action complete Action failed Information Alarm call (¢ page 56) ‰ À Øg Ú Ð Please wait... Ò Main menu icons  x Back Directory OK  á g Ì Ï Directory Missed Calls Alarm clock Answer Machine Settings For information on using the menu and the menu tree, see: page 25, page 29.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / Symbols_Keys.fm / Icons and keys Û Delete Back Mute New missed calls or new messages on the answering machine (E500A only)/network mailbox (¢ page 41). Delete key: delete character by character/word by word from right to left. Go back one menu level or cancel operation. Mute the microphone (¢ page 34).
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / E500AIVZ.fm / 21.07.2010 Contents Contents Gigaset E500/E500A – Your reliable companion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Overview of handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Overview of Gigaset E500A base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overview of Gigaset E500 base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Answering machine keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / E500AIVZ.fm / 21.07.2010 Contents Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making external calls and ending calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accepting a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calling Line Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / E500AIVZ.fm / 21.07.2010 Contents Changing the name of a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Listening in to an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting jumbo font . . . . . .
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / security.fm / 21.07.2010 Following safety precautions Following safety precautions Warning Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children. $ Use only the power adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / first_steps.fm / 21.07.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / first_steps.fm / 21.07.2010 First steps If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets, the package should contain two batteries, a battery cover and a charger 8 with power adapter 9 for each additional handset. 8 9 Second step: setting up the base and charger The base and charger are designed for use in dry rooms in a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / first_steps.fm / 21.07.2010 First steps Third step: connecting the base Gigaset E500 ¤ First, connect the telephone jack 2 and insert the cables into the cable ducts. ¤ Then connect the power adapter 1. 1 2 Gigaset E500A 1 2 Warning u The power adapter must always be connected, as the phone will not operate without a mains connection. u Use only the power adapter and phone cord supplied.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / first_steps.fm / 21.07.2010 First steps Tabs There are tabs for the base printed on the back of the user guide: they can be cut out and labelled. You can also download tabs from the Internet in the form of a PDF file: www.gigaset.com/gigasete500a. Connecting the charger (if included) 2 1 ¤ Connect the flat plug on the power adapter 1. ¤ Plug the power adapter into the plug socket 2.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / first_steps.fm / 21.07.2010 First steps Setting up the handset for use The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film! Inserting the battery and closing the battery cover Warning Use only rechargeable batteries (¢ page 70) recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH, as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / first_steps.fm / 21.07.2010 First steps Attaching the belt clip The handset has notches on each side to attach the belt clip. ¤ To attach — press the belt clip onto the back of the handset so that the protrusions on the belt clip engage with the notches.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / first_steps.fm / 21.07.2010 First steps ¤ After charging, remove the handset from the base and only replace it when the batteries are fully discharged. Please note u The handset is already registered with the base. If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets, all handsets will already be registered with the base. You do not need to register the handset again.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / first_steps.fm / 21.07.2010 First steps Changing the display language Change the display language if you do not understand the language currently set. Menu 54 t x English ³ ¤ Press the right-hand display key. ¤ Press keys 5and4 slowly one after the other. The display for setting languages appears. The current language (e.g., English) is selected. ¤ Press down on the control key s ... t x Back Francais ´ ...
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / first_steps.fm / 21.07.2010 First steps Setting the date and time Set the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls, and so that the alarm clock can be used. Menu ¤ Press the key below §Menu§ on the display screen to open the main menu. ¤ Press down on the control key ... t Ï Back Settings ... until the menu entry Ï Settings appears on the screen. OK ¤ Press the key below §OK§ on the display screen.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / first_steps.fm / 21.07.2010 First steps Enter Date: [01.04.2010] Back OK ¤ The input field opens. The active line is marked [...]. Enter the day, month and year as an 8-digit number via the keypad e.g., Q1Q4 2Q1Q for 1 April 2010. To correct errors: press up or down on the control key to swap between fields. Back OK ¤ Press the key below §OK§ on the display screen to confirm your entry. Enter Time: [07.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / first_steps.fm / 21.07.2010 First steps Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle status is shown as in this example. Screen display u Reception between the base and the Ð ± U handset: – Good to poor: Ð i Ñ ¦ – No reception: ¥ flashes Menu u Activating the answering machine: – ± Your answering machine is set with a pre-recorded announcement.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / first_steps.fm / 21.07.2010 What would you like to do next? What would you like to do next? Now that you have successfully set up your Gigaset, you can immediately start calling – or you can adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important functions.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / starting.fm / 21.07.2010 Using the phone Using the phone Menu guidance Your telephone's functions are accessed via a menu consisting of several levels (menu overview ¢ page 29). Main menu (first menu level) ¤ When the handset is in idle status, press the display key §Menu§ to open the main menu. The functions in the main menu are shown t by means of an icon and the function's Settings Ï name.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / starting.fm / 21.07.2010 Using the phone Reverting to idle status From any point in the menu: ¤ Press and hold the end call key a or ¤ Do not press any key: after 2 minutes, the display will automatically revert to idle status. Ð ± U 07:30 Redial Menu Using keys on the keypad c / Q / P etc. Press the illustrated key on the handset. ~ Enter digits or letters.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / explanation.fm / 21.07.2010 Understanding the operating steps Understanding the operating steps An example of a procedure is as follows: §Menu§ ¤ q Settings ¤ §OK§ ¤ q System ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Eco Mode+ ¤ §OK§ (³ = on) This means you should proceed as follows: Please note Scroll upwards if you wish to select one of the last entries in a menu level with numerous entries.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / explanation.fm / Understanding the operating steps t System: ... the menu entry System appears on the screen. System x Back OK ¤ §OK§ : Press the key below §OK§ on the display screen to open the submenu. ¤ q: Press up or down on the control key until ... t x Back t Version 4, 16.09.2005 x Back Eco Mode+ ´ OK Eco Mode+ ³ Eco Mode+: ... the menu entry Eco Mode+ appears on the screen.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / menuetree.fm / 21.07.2010 Menu tree Menu tree If you press the §Menu§ display key in idle status, a list appears with menu entries. You can scroll through the list by pressing q. Â á g Ì Ï Directory Missed Calls Alarm clock Answer Machine Settings Some of these menu entries contain submenus. The page numbers refer to the relevant description in the user guide.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / menuetree.fm / Menu tree Ring Delay * Call Screening * Network Mailbox Set Key 1 * No delay ¢ page 51 10 sec. ¢ page 51 18 sec. ¢ page 51 30 sec.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / menuetree.fm / 21.07.2010 Menu tree Telephony System Direct Dial Keys Emergency Function Auto Answer ¢ page 59 Listening In ¢ page 58 Preselect ¢ page 43 Music on Hold ¢ page 61 Reset Handset ¢ page 61 Reset Base ¢ page 63 Repeater Mode ¢ page 62 Eco Mode ¢ page 54 Eco Mode+ ¢ page 54 System PIN ¢ page 62 ¢ page 37 Emergency Numbers ¢ page 46 Emergency Announce. ¢ page 47 Emerg.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / telephony.fm / 21.07.2010 Making calls Making calls Accepting a call When the display backlight is switched off, pressing any key will activate the backlight. The relevant key function is performed. The handset indicates an incoming call in three ways: by ringing, by a display on the screen and by the flashing handsfree key d. You can accept the call on the handset by: ¤ Pressing the talk key c. ¤ Pressing the handsfree key d.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / telephony.fm / 21.07.2010 Making calls Call display When you receive a call, the phone number is shown in the display. If the number of the caller is stored in your directory, the display is replaced by the corresponding directory entry. 1234567890 Accept Silence The following is displayed in place of the number: u Extern. Call, if no number is transmitted. u Withheld, if the caller has withheld Calling Line Identification.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / telephony.fm / 21.07.2010 Making calls Have you ordered the calling line display service from your network provider? ¤ Check whether your provider supports calling line display (CLIP) and that the function has been activated for you. If necessary, contact your provider. Additional information on this subject can be found on the Gigaset homepage at: www.gigaset.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / telephony.fm / 21.07.2010 Using the directory, direct dialling keys and lists Using the directory, direct dialling keys and lists The telephone offers a directory, direct dialling keys, redial list, answering machine list, network mailbox list and missed calls list. You can save up to 150 entries in the directory. You can create a personalised directory for your own individual handset.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / telephony.fm / 21.07.2010 Using the directory, direct dialling keys and lists Selecting a directory entry s Open the directory. You have the following options: u Use q to scroll through the entries until the required name is selected. u Enter the first character of the name, if necessary scroll to the entry with the q key. Dialling with the directory s ¤ q (Select entry) ¤ c Managing directory entries Select an entry. Version 4, 16.09.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / telephony.fm / 21.07.2010 Using the directory, direct dialling keys and lists Direct dialling keys ; to > You can save important phone numbers that you call often to the four direct dialling keys. You can assign an external phone number or the internal call function (¢ page 38) to each direct dialling key. To dial these saved numbers, press the relevant direct dialling key ; to > on the handset or on the base (Gigaset E500A only).
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / telephony.fm / 21.07.2010 Using the directory, direct dialling keys and lists Label with Dir. Number Label the key with a number from the directory. Label with Internal Call (see example using < key "Making an internal call", page 38) Label with Call All Int.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / telephony.fm / 21.07.2010 Using the directory, direct dialling keys and lists Accepting an internal call Your telephone rings and the internal number of the caller (e.g., INT 2) or the assigned name appears in the display. If the call comes from the base, INT 0 is displayed. Press the talk or handsfree key c/ d on the handset to accept the call. Ending a call Press the end call key a on the handset or the handsfree key î on the base.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / telephony.fm / 21.07.2010 Using the directory, direct dialling keys and lists Managing entries in the redial list §Redial§ Press the display key. q Select an entry. §Menu§ Press the display key.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / telephony.fm / 21.07.2010 Using the directory, direct dialling keys and lists List entry Deleting all entries Example of a list entry: Caution! All old and new entries will be deleted. §Menu§ ¤ q Missed Calls ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Missed Calls: ¤ §OK§ ¤ §Menu§ ¤ q Delete List ¤ §OK§ t x Back New Call 12345678 Menu u Status of entry New Call: New missed call. Old Call: Entry already read.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / telephony.fm / 21.07.2010 Automatic network provider preselection The number of new entries is displayed under the corresponding icon. Ì Û 02 ™ 04 Menu Press the display key ’ and select the required list. The display key ’ is hidden when a list is exited. However, you can still access the lists.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / telephony.fm / 21.07.2010 Automatic network provider preselection Storing preselection numbers Temporarily cancelling preselection §Menu§ ¤ q Settings ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Telephony ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Preselect ¤ §OK§ c (press and hold) ¤ §Menu§ ¤ Preselect off ¤ §OK§ ~ Permanently deactivating preselection ¤ q Preselect Number ¤ §OK§ §OK§ a Enter or edit preselection number (call-by-call number). Press the display key. The entry is stored.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / SOS_function.fm / Emergency function – direct dialling key ; Emergency function – direct dialling key ; Your Gigaset E500A is equipped with four additional keys (;- >) on the base and handset. Only the direct dialling key ; can be labelled with a special emergency function ("SOS key"). You can use this to ask friends or neighbours for help in an emergency.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / SOS_function.fm / 21.07.2010 Emergency function – direct dialling key ; Please note u During the entire procedure, all SOS keys flash on all registered handsets and on the base. The message "Sending emergency call" is output on the handset that triggered the emergency call. u If an internal call is also programmed (¢ page 37), the emergency call can also be answered by an internal party.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / SOS_procedure.fm / 21.07.2010 Setting up the emergency function In order to use the function you will need to: u Save the emergency numbers u Activate the emergency function As an option you can also record a personal SOS announcement (e.g., name and address). Setting up the emergency function for the first time Prerequisite: No emergency numbers have yet been saved. Version 4, 16.09.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / SOS_procedure.fm / 21.07.2010 Activating/deactivating an internal emergency call §Menu§ ¤ q Settings ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Emergency Function ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Emergency Numbers ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Activate INT call ¤ §OK§ (³= on) The function is activated. Press §OK§ again to deactivate the function. If your phone is connected to a PABX, you may have to enter the access code (outside line code) as the first digit of your entry (see the user guide for your PABX).
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / answering_m.fm / 21.07.2010 Operating the answering machine Operating the answering machine You can operate the (integrated) answering machine u Via the handset or u Via the keys on the base. You will find information on operating the answering machine via the keys on the base on page 4 and page 5. The following sections describe operation via the handset.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / answering_m.fm / 21.07.2010 Operating the answering machine Playing back an announcement §Menu§ ¤ q Answer Machine ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Announcements ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Play Announce. ¤ §OK§ You will hear the default announcement if you have not recorded one of your own. Deleting your personal announcement §Menu§ ¤ q Answer Machine ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Announcements ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Delete Announce.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / answering_m.fm / 21.07.2010 Operating the answering machine Stopping and controlling playback During message playback: 2 Pause playback. Press 2 again to resume. t Go to the start of the current message. 2 x t Go to previous message. s Go to next message. 2 x s Go to next-but-one message. If playback is interrupted for over a minute, the answering machine returns to idle status.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / answering_m.fm / 21.07.2010 Operating the answering machine Activating/deactivating call screening Setting up the answering machine While the caller is leaving a message on the answering machine, you can listen in via the loudspeaker on the base or handset. The answering machine has already been preset at the factory. You can configure individual settings via the handset.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / answering_m.fm / 21.07.2010 Operating the answering machine Operating when on the move (remote operation) You can check your answering machine from any other telephone (hotel, pay phone etc.). Prerequisites: u You have set a system PIN other than 0000 (¢ page 62). u The phone you are using for remote operation has tone dialling (DTMF) i.e., you hear different tones when you press the keys.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / T-NetBox_SAG-registration.fm / Using the network mailbox Using the network mailbox The network mailbox is the answering machine in your provider's telephone network. More information is available from your provider. You cannot use the network mailbox unless you have requested it from your provider.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / T-NetBox_SAG-registration.fm / ECO DECT The list is displayed as follows: t x Back Net AM: 00+** OK 00: The number of new messages is only displayed correctly if your network provider transmits this information. **: The number of old messages is not available. §OK§ Press the display key to call up the network mailbox.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / T-NetBox_SAG-registration.fm / ECO DECT Switching off radiation u Eco Mode+ When you activate Eco Mode+ the radiation (DECT transmission power) of base and handset is switched off automatically and only turns on when calls are made. This is also true when multiple handsets are used, provided the handsets support Eco Mode+. Eco Mode / Eco Mode+ can be activated/deactivated independently of one another and can also be used with multiple handsets.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / T-NetBox_SAG-registration.fm / Using the handset as an alarm clock Using the handset as an alarm clock Activating/deactivating the alarm clock Requirement: The time is set (¢ page 21). §Menu§ ¤ q Alarm clock ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Activation ¤ §OK§ (³= on) After you activate the alarm clock, the menu for setting the wakeup time opens automatically.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / T-NetBox_SAG-registration.fm / Using multiple handsets Registering other handsets You can register other Gigaset handsets and handsets for other devices with GAP functionality as follows. 1) On the handset ¤ Start to register the handset as described in its user guide. 2) On the base ¤ Press and hold the registration/ paging key ù on the base (¢ page 4) for approx. 3 seconds.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / T-NetBox_SAG-registration.fm / Handset settings Listening in to an external call You want to listen in to an existing external call. Prerequisite: The Listening In function must be activated. Activating/deactivating the function: §Menu§ ¤ q Settings ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Telephony ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Listening In ¤ §OK§ (³= on) Listening in to the call: Press the talk key con the handset. All participants hear a signal tone. Conf. Call is shown on the handset display.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / T-NetBox_SAG-registration.fm / Handset settings Changing the display contrast You can set the display contrast to 9 levels. §Menu§ ¤ q Settings ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Display ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Contrast ¤ §OK§ q Set the contrast and press §OK§. Auto answer When this function is activated, when a call arrives you can simply lift the handset out of the base without having to press the talk key c.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / T-NetBox_SAG-registration.fm / Handset settings Setting the ringer melody Set different ringer melodies for external calls, internal calls and the alarm clock. For external calls you can also specify that your phone should not ring at certain times or if a call is from an unknown caller.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / T-NetBox_SAG-registration.fm / Base settings Advisory/warning tones Activating/deactivating battery low beep Your handset uses advisory tones to tell you about different activities and statuses. The following tones can be activated and deactivated independently of each other: u Advisory Tones – Key click: Every key press is confirmed.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / T-NetBox_SAG-registration.fm / Base settings Activating repeater support You can increase the range and signal strength of the base using a repeater. You will need to activate repeater mode. This will terminate any calls being made via the base at the time. Prerequisite: A repeater is registered.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / T-NetBox_SAG-registration.fm / Base settings Changing the call volume You can set the handsfree volume to five different levels (1–5; e.g., volume 3 = ˆ). §Menu§ ¤ q Settings ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Audio/Visual Signals ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Base Audio Settings ¤ §OK§ ¤ q Speaker Volume ¤ §OK§ q Adjust the volume and press §OK§. Changing ringers u Volume: Five volume levels (1–5; e.g., volume 3 = ˆ) and "Off" (volume 0 = ° ‡). u Melody: List of pre-loaded ringer melodies.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / T-NetBox_SAG-registration.fm / Operating the base on the PABX Operating the base on the PABX The following settings are only necessary if your PABX requires them; see the PABX user guide. Changing the dialling mode §Menu§ ¤ P#Q5#11 ¤ Enter digit for the dialling mode: Q = tone dialling (DTMF); 1 = pulse dialling (PD) ¤ §OK§. Version 4, 16.09.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 21.07.2010 Customer Service & Assistance Customer Service & Assistance You have questions? As a Gigaset customer, you can take advantage of our comprehensive service offerings. You can find help quickly in this User Manual and in the service pages of our Gigaset online portal. Please register your phone right after purchase on www.gigaset.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 21.07.2010 Customer Service & Assistance Questions and answers Version 4, 16.09.2005 If you have any questions about the use of your phone you can contact us 24/7 at www.gigaset.com/service. In addition, the following table provides troubleshooting assistance. The display is blank. 1. The handset is not switched on. ¤ Press and hold the end call key a. 2. The battery is empty. ¤ Charge the battery or replace it (¢ page 18).
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 21.07.2010 Customer Service & Assistance You hear an error tone when keying an input. Action has failed/invalid input. ¤ Repeat the process. Watch the display and refer to the user guide if necessary. You cannot listen to messages on the network mailbox. Your PABX is set for pulse dialling. ¤ Set your PABX to tone dialling. Gigaset E500A only: No time is specified for a message in the call list. Date/time are not set.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 21.07.2010 Customer Service & Assistance Version 4, 16.09.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 21.07.2010 Protecting our environment Protecting our environment Our environmental mission statement We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, bear social responsibility and are actively committed to a better world. Our ideas, technologies and actions serve people, society and the environment. The aim of our global activity is to secure sustainable life resources for humanity.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 21.07.2010 Appendix Appendix Handset operating times/ charging times Care Your handset can charge batteries up to a capacity of 1000 mAh. The use of special high-performance batteries or batteries with high capacities is not recommended for cordless phones. The operating time of your Gigaset depends on the capacity and age of the batteries and the way it is used. (All times are maximum possible times).
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 21.07.2010 Appendix Base power consumption E500 In standby mode* approx. approx. 0.6 W 0.6 W Base in standby <0.4 W mode ** During a call E500A <0.4 W approx. approx. 0.5 W 0.6 W * Charged handset in base ** Handset not in base General specifications DECT standard Supported GAP standard Supported No.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 21.07.2010 Appendix Pin connections on the telephone jack 3 2 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 unused unused a b unused unused Setting upper/lower case or digits Repeatedly press the hash key # to change the text input mode. 123 Writing digits Abc Upper case * abc Lower case Version 4, 16.09.2005 * First letter in capitals, all others in lower case Writing and editing names The change in mode is shown at the bottom left of the screen.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / accessories_SAG.fm / 21.07.2010 Accessories Accessories Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / accessories_SAG.fm / Accessories Gigaset E36 handset u Large keys, illuminated keypad u Text and symbols are shown clearly in large type on the display u Jumbo font (large print) u Direct dialling keys u Hearing aid compatible (HAC) u Handsfree operation u Directory for around 100 entries u Headset socket www.gigaset.com/gigasete36 Connection socket for headset See the relevant product page at www.gigaset.com for information on recommended headsets.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / accessories_SAG.fm / 21.07.2010 Mounting the E500 base on the wall Mounting the E500 base on the wall 37 mm Approx. 4 mm Mounting the charger on the wall 21 mm Approx. 3.
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / E500ASIX.fm / 21.07.2010 Index Index A C Access protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Activating advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / E500ASIX.fm / 21.07.2010 Index Delete key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Deleting announcement (answering machine) . . . . . . . . . 49 Deleting characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 De-registering (handset) . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Dialling directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Dialling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / E500ASIX.fm / 21.07.2010 Index I L Icon keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Idle status returning to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Idle status (display) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 23, 26 Incorrect entries (correction) . . . . . . . . 26 Internal call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 call waiting . . . . . . . . . . .
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / E500ASIX.fm / 21.07.2010 Index O On/Off key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Opening the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Operating steps (display) . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Order of entries in directory . . . . . . . . . 35 P PABX operating base on PABX . . . . . . . . . . . 64 setting dialling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gigaset E500/E500 A / GBR / A31008-M2206-L101-1-7619 / E500ASIX.fm / 21.07.2010 Index T V Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 16 Talk key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Telephone jack pin connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Time control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Tone dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Viewing message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
